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Ready to level up your development skills? Join us for a high-impact, double-header workshop where we transition from building a solid web foundation to integrating cutting-edge AI—all using the power of Firebase and Google Gemini.
Whether you are a student, a hobbyist, or a seasoned dev looking to explore the AI landscape, this session is designed to get your hands on the tools that are shaping the future of the web.
What’s on the Agenda?
Workshop 1: Build Your First Web App with Firebase We’ll start by laying the groundwork. You’ll learn how to deploy a functional web app from scratch. We’ll cover the essentials:
- Setting up a Firebase project.
- Hosting your application.
- Managing data in real-time.
Workshop 2: AI-Powered Apps with Gemini API Extensions Once the app is live, we’re adding the "brain." Discover how to use Firebase Extensions to seamlessly plug the Gemini API into your project. You’ll learn to:
- Automate AI tasks without writing complex backend code.
- Implement features like text summarization, image description, or chatbot logic.
- Scale your AI features effortlessly.
Event Details
- Location: Room M3001 (3rd Floor, M Building)
- Address: 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, ON N5Y 5R6
- Date: Saturday, March 28th
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to Bring
- Your Laptop: Make sure you have a charger!
- Google Account: Required for Firebase console access.
- Basic Web Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML/JavaScript will help you fly through the labs.
Note: This is a hands-on session. We’ll be following the official Google Codelabs, so come prepared to code, troubleshoot, and build something cool.
Spaces are limited—see you in the M Building!
